DUCATI 600SS (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1995, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 600SS, a sports motorcycle part of the small-displacement SS series in Ducati's range. The range comprised the 1989-1997 Ducati 400SS, 1991-1993 300SS, and 1994-1999 600SS models.

The Ducati 600SS was available with a full or half fairing. The 1995 model was in its second year of production and came with the same package as the previous one, without any significant modification whatsoever.

The bike's aesthetic was characterized by a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a large, rectangular headlight, three-spoke cast aluminum wheels, a single-sided exhaust system, and a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail.

In the performance department, the 1995 Ducati 600SS had its heartbeat set by a 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine managed by two 38 mm Mikuni carburetors, boasting 53 hp at 8,250 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike rolled on 17-inch wheels driven by a five-speed manual transmission bolted to the engine and linked via a final chain drive to the rear wheel, pushing the bike to a maximum speed of 193 kph (120 mph).

From top speed to a complete halt, the bike relied on a 320 mm brake disc on the front wheel engaged by a two-piston caliper and a 245 mm disc on the rear wheel tied to a single-piston caliper, providing optimum stopping power.